proximity
Americannoun
noun
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nearness in space or time
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nearness or closeness in a series
Other Word Forms
- nonproximity noun
Etymology
Origin of proximity
First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”
Example Sentences
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The same access journalism — the implicit bargain in which reporters trade critical distance for proximity to power — remains.
From Salon
Growth in the Gulf region is likely to be hardest hit due to its proximity to the conflict.
Her proximity to the country's military is another sign, Cheong adds.
From BBC
Gulf countries’ proximity to Iran means those countries have less time to prepare for incoming drones.
Not only are they heavily exposed to energy, but their proximity to the conflict means they face airspace closures and disruption to everyday trade.
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